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Why the Supreme Court’s vaccine decision is bad for restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2022

Reality Check: Sure, complying with Biden's mandate would have cost time, money and aggravation. But might the alternative be even worse?

Financing

Everyone wants to go to China

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2022

Big brands like Papa Johns and Tim Hortons continue to focus their development efforts on the fast-growing economy. But succeeding there is not so easy.

Financing

Del Taco makes a bet on value

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2022

The Bottom Line: At a time when prices are taking off, the Mexican fast-food chain is pushing value hoping to resonate with customers by “zigging when everybody is zagging.”

Emerging Brands

How Hopdoddy prepared to get acquisitive

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 13, 2022

The Texas-based better-burger fast casual used the pandemic’s challenges to become leaner and stronger. Then it decided to buy a competitor and it might scoop up more.

Leadership

Don Fox comes full circle

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2022

Fox thought he would end his career at Burger King until he was laid off nearly 20 years ago. He has since helmed Firehouse Subs to a $1 billion valuation, paid by his former employer’s parent company.

Marketing

Winter Restaurant Weeks are getting underway, with some tweaks in place for 2022

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 13, 2022

With flexibility the focus, organizers are optimistic that this annual promotion will bring people back to dining rooms despite the ongoing pandemic.

Financing

For many casual chains, growth lies outside the dining room

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 13, 2022

Nearly every big full-service chain is embracing ghost kitchens, virtual brands and other off-premise channels. Even some historic holdouts have shown signs of cracking.

Technology

After wave of violations, Reef makes some changes

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 12, 2022

Health and permitting infractions have dogged the fast-growing ghost kitchen company, which says it’s working to improve the problems.

Financing

As inflation hits a 40-year high, the Federal Reserve plans rate hikes

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2022

The Bottom Line: Higher rates will increase companies’ borrowing costs, though they will remain historically low. How long it takes to get inflation under control is anybody’s guess.

Consumer Trends

Restaurants and bars up their zero-alcohol game to keep pace with Dry January

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 12, 2022

Drinkers who overindulged during the holidays and the growing ranks of sober-curious consumers are gravitating toward alcohol-free cocktails this month.

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